Kanzeon Bosatsu is an East Asian deity of mercy, which is a bodhisattva, an enlightenment being, associated with compassion as venerated by East Asian Buddhists, usually as a female. The name Kannon means "Observing the Sounds (or Cries) of the World." The one who constantly surveys the world listening for the sounds of suffering...

A simple yet impressive set of five lacquer soup bowls by Hattori Shunsho. These relatively large bowls are decorated with Japanese radish motif through inside out, which is very unique. Hattori Shusho was born in Kyoto in 1943. He had received various awards in lacquer ware, such as Japan Fine Arts Exhibition, and is a councilor of the exhibition.

Condition: This refined lacquer bowls are in excellent condition with no cracks, no damages or no restorations...

A valuable traditional cotton carpet, called Akoh Dantsu, which is one of the three best Japanese traditional cotton carpets. Ako cotton carpet were made under the influence of Nabeshima cotton that was made with a technique came from the Central Asia via China during Edo Genroku period, about 300 years ago.

It takes approximately 20 days even for a skilled worker to finish for the size of a tatami mat of 191cm(75") x 95cm(37")...

A splendid silver wired cloisonne tea set made during Meiji period. They are decorated with wired cloisonne technique, using delicate silver wire. The wired cloisonne technique is one of enameling technique that the decoration is formed by first adding compartments to the metal object by soldering or adhering silver or gold wires or thin strips placed on their edges...

A body of traditional hand drum decorated with bell motif Maki-e made during Edo period. The hand drums are used as music instruments for traditional performances such as Kabuki, Noh and other traditional plays and musical events.

Japanese bells are somewhat like a jingle bell in form, though the materials produce a coarse, rolling sound. It come in many sizes, ranging from tiny ones on good luck charms to large ones at shrine entrances...

A beautiful traditional Japanese drum called “Shime-daiko” decorated with beautiful Makie made during Edo period. The motifs of the Makie are traditional flowers and a fringe or guard on swords, which is very unique.

Shime-daiko are classically constructed with the skin placed over iron or steel rings, which are then tightened with ropes. Similar to African talking drums, both drum heads are bound together with cords so that the drum heads are bound by each other...

A body of traditional hand drum decorated with lovely hydrangea motif Maki-e made during Edo period. The hand drums are used as music instruments for traditional performances such as Kabuki, Noh and other traditional plays and musical events.

Condition: This rarely found hand drum is in excellent conditions, with slight wear due to aging, however with no damages or no restorations.

A set of disks of traditional hand drum, called Kozutsumi, which is one of the small Japanese percussion instruments. It is used as music instruments for traditional performances such as Kabuki, Noh and other traditional plays and musical events. These disks are used with the body of the hand drum.

Condition: This rarely found hand drum is in excellent conditions, with slight wear due to aging, however with no damages or no restorations.

A body of large traditional hand drum decorated with beautiful Makie made during Edo period. The hand drums are used as music instruments for traditional performances such as Kabuki, Noh and other traditional plays and musical events. The motif of the Makie is fringe or guard on swords, which is very unique.

Condition: This rarely found hand drum is in excellent conditions, with slight wear due to aging, however with no damages or no restorations...

This chic and stylish antique incense burner is very special, as the body of the burner was made during Ching period, while the Hoya (globe) was add to it later in Japan by a prestigious metal decoration maker, Chikuei Company of Kyoto. The company was founded around late 18th century as metal work craftsmen and has been succeeded by their family from generation to generation.

The hoya (globe) is made of pure silver (SILVER950) with a seal of Chikuei on the edge...

A pair of lovely Hina dolls which are the special dolls displayed to celebrate Girl’s day in early March. This particular dolls were made by a well-established Kyoto doll company, "Maruhei Oki Doll Shop" during Meiji period.

The company was founded during Mid Edo period (late 18th century) in Kyoto...

A traditional “Tendo” (gods disguised as children) design cotton carpet made by Tatsumura Textile company in Kyoto. The cherubic infant motif is one of the typical auspicious pattern just like angels in the Western societies. This design pattern can be found various goods, such as tableware, tea cup, and kimonos.

Founded in 1906, the Tatsumura Textile company has been known for its high quality, traditional and artistic textile. Since then their textile has been highly recognize...

A splendid gold metal chasing work by Kashima Ikkoku (1898-1996) who was a living national treasure in metal engraving. The picture is depicted with an agile dragon. Ikkoku was born in Tokyo who learned metal chasing technique such as “nunome-zogan” (fabric-mark inlay) which is a one of techniques of metal ornamentation, by placing a burin against the iron surface to cut crisscross lines resembling those in fabrics. He learned such techniques from his father and his grandfather, as such s...

A pair of brilliant bronze inlay vase with the Imperial chrysanthemum crest made by Kanazawa Copper Company during early Meiji period. They are depicted with the Japanese traditional flowers in gold and silver inlay.

The Kanazawa Copper was famous for its high quality bronze products. They had produced various goods for the imperial family and for international/domestic exhibitions, which were highly appreciated. This company was supported by the local government to help swordsmiths o...

This splendid Maki-e suzuribako or ink box is decorated with gorgeous dragon and iris. The lid of the box is depicted with auspicious dragon motif, while the inside is decorated with iris in gold Maki-e, which is very brilliant. In side of the box, there is a very unique ink stone in gourd form and a small water container.

Condition: This gorgeous ink box is in excellent condition, as it has never been used, with no damages, no cracks and no restorations. It comes with original lacqu...

A lovely set of incense ceremony utensils of Edo period, consists of a tray, a incense case, a incense burner, and a box to put everything in. All of the items are decorated with elaborate gold raised Makie.

The tray is delicately decorated with vine motif on top of nashiji ground, while the censer is decorated with elaborately depicted flower motif on top of the rid. A three tiered incense case is with hexagonal pattern on top and the side of the case, and the box is depicted w...